Season of Giving Collections Drives
Build a Stronger Community This Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about coming together, and we’re finding ways to spread that spirit throughout our community! This season, the Hanover Area YMCA is hosting several collection drives to support local programs and organizations. Explore the opportunities below to get involved, make a difference, and keep our community strong. Have questions? Get in touch!
Food Drive
Support Roots for Boots’ monthly food drive, Rations for the Ranks! Roots for Boots encourages our community to come together to connect local resources and talents with the needs of our servicemen and women. Help us support their mission by donating items from the list below.
Food Items
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Cereal
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Canned chicken
- Canned tuna
- Instant potatoes
- Pudding, Jell-O
- Stuffing
- Noodles, mac n cheese
- Pop Tarts
- Baked beans
- Applesauce
- Oatmeal
- Snacks
- Soup
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Minute rice
- Juice
Household and Personal Care Items
- Laundry detergent
- Laundry softener
- Dish detergent
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Soap
Other Donations Welcome
- Monetary donations
- Grocery store gift certificates
Donation may be dropped off at any of our locations now through Nov 30.
Coat Drive
Keep our community warm this winter! Donate new or gently used coats to help local charities support neighbors in need throughout our service area.
A little extra warmth for new Y members: Bring in a coat donation, and we’ll waive your joining fee!
must join in-person
Coats are accepted at all locations through November 30.
Operation Christmas Child
Shoebox season is here! Help bring the Christmas spirit to everyone by packing a shoebox for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Drop off your filled box at any of our locations November 16–23.
Not sure how to fill a box? Instructions may be found on the Samaritan’s Purse website.
Adam's County SPCA Drive
Make this holiday season pawsome, by donating to the SPCA. Bring any of the supplies below to one of our locations and get a free dog park membership.
Animal Care Supplies
- Monetary Donations
- Purina Cat Chow Naturals Cat Food (dry)
- Dog & Cat Collars
- Dog Harnesses
- Dog & Cat Toys
- Large Nylabones
- Pill Pockets (Milk-Bone)
- KMR Powdered Milk
Medical Supplies
- Luer Lock Syringes (1–12cc)
- Hand Soap
- Puppy Pads
- Distilled Water
Cleaning Supplies
- Air Wick Plug-In Refills
- 13 Gal ForceFlex Trash Bags
- 33 Gal Trash Bags (drawstring)
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Dryer Sheets
- Bleach
Office Supplies
- Postage Stamps (Forever)
Gift Cards
- Walmart
- Staples
- Amazon
- Chewy